Santa's Sleigh Christmas 2021
- Written by Bill Sutton
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After a busy 9 days in the company of Santa and his Sleigh the Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix is pleased to report that generous donations of the public through our bucket collections raised over £3000.
Those moneys have been placed into our charitable Trust Fund and will be distributed to deserving causes over the next few months.
We are grateful to all who contributed and hope the sight of Santa back on our streets and outside Morrisons supermarket is an indicator of a return to normality.
Good Citizen Awards Presentation Oct. 27th 2021
- Written by Stephen Brook
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On 27th October 2021 three members of The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix presented Ken Sugden and Arthur Lumb with the Club's Good Citizen Awards
Ken Sugden and Arthur Lumb have been active members of the Safe Anchor Trust for many years as well as a host of other voluntary organisations, mainly Horbury based, including The Horbury Pageant Players. Ken and Arthur's work on the canals involves maintenance and improvements such as tow path repairs, bulb planting, installation of bird and bat boxes and making and installing new benches.
Their long standing commitment in all weathers sets an exemplary example to everyone who puts service above self and the proceeds of their work is enjoyed by the residents and visitors to Horbury for many years.
Thank you to both Ken and Arthur.
Left to Right: Club Member Mike Adams, Good Citizen recipients Ken Sugden & Arthur Lumb, Club Member Ian Rayner.
Our Club's Community Service Chair Stephen Brook was behind the camera!
Latest defibrillator installation at Dimplewell School on Healey Road - Ossett
- Written by Stephen Brook
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We are pleased to support the installation of another life saving defibrillator in Ossett at Dimplewell School on Healey Road. Thanks to the parents and teachers at Dimplewell School who raised the funds and HS Electrical who kindly installed for free.
Bev Kelly at Morrison’s Presented with a Good Citizens Award.
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We are pleased to have awarded Bev Kelly at Morrison’s with a good citizens award. This was for her tireless dedication and significant contribution to many charities over the past few years years. It is a pleasure to have worked with her and see her as a great ambassador and outstanding example to us all.
Ossett Defibrillator Installation
- Written by Stephen Brook of The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix
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The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix are proud to be involved with a further defibrillator installation in our area for the local public to access in the case of an emergency.
The installation is at South Parade Junior School who have kindly agreed to host the unit and be guardians of the equipment.
The defibrillator was funded from a donation by the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation (represented by Michelle Goodall from the Ossett Branch of Yorkshire Building Society). We are very grateful of their support in our community and once again we also greatly appreciate the additional support of HS Electrical Services Ltd. who installed the unit for us for free.
The Horbury Show of June 2021 Cancellation
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The Horbury Show in June 2021 was cancelled here is the official notice of the cancellation.
Young Good Citizens Awards 2020 - Tobias Murphy
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Young Good Citizens Awards 2020
Tobias Murphy
The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix today presented a Young Good Citizen Award to Tobias Murphy, a 14 year old, year 10, pupil at Horbury Academy.
Tobias lives in Horbury and while being off school during the pandemic was bored and wanted to do something to help others in an attempt to try and make a difference. He noticed a neighbour who was struggling to maintain his driveway and gardens both front and back, so he offered to weed and jet wash the area and over two days completely cleared the whole area.
The man concerned was so impressed that he paid Tobias, much to his surprise! So Tobias decided (entirely his own choice) to use the money to buy some weed killer to spray the drive and prevent the weeds from coming back. He also did this for his grandparents in Sandal as well as making them a banana loaf to leave on their doorstep, cheering them up.
Tobias has also acted as a young carer to his younger brother who has health issues, managing his medication and providing reassurance during these difficult times and providing some relief for the rest of the household.
Furthermore, Tobias, whilst on his daily walk during lockdown, also decided he wanted to write to local care homes in Horbury and Ossett, asking if he could be a pen pal to any of the residents that may be feeling lonely. As a result of this offer he has started a regular written chat with an elderly gentleman. Their talks about tanks or world wars is a favourite topic of Tobias'. He has also encouraged his three siblings to do the same which they have all done.
Tobias has set a wonderful example of what our young people can do and demonstrates the Rotary "Service Above Self" motto admirably. A very deserving recipient of this award.
Well done Tobias.